Started Syntec in 1986 and at that time was the only vertical company servicing the marine industry with carpet. Today Syntec services close to 85% of the marine industry's carpet needs. About 9 years ago the Synergystec Campaign began, to sell the industry vinyl, fabrics and adhesive and in addition today steering wheels, needlepunch, resilient flooring and water proof TV. This focus is still being maintained today. Marine is a large portion of Syntec's current business.

Joined Chaparral Boats, Inc. in 1981 and has held several positions including National/International Sales Manager. Promoted in 2010 to Vice President of Chaparral and Robalo Boats. Baldree is the 2008 Winner of the Darlene Briggs Marine Industry Woman of the Year Award.

Maurice Bowen joined the Tracker Marine Group as Vice President of Marketing in January of 2001. His responsibilities include development of marketing strategy, plans and programs for the company’s ten boat brands and retail dealership network. Bowen came to TMG from a sales and marketing career in the automobile industry.

After twelve years with Ford Motor Company, joined the start-up marketing department at Hyundai Motor America. His assignments over 12 years at Hyundai included five years as the senior marketing executive, responsible for Market Research, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Promotions and Merchandising. Prior to joining TMG, worked for the Sandy Corporation, leading communications, training and performance improvement consulting projects for Toyota and Lexus.

Joined Grady-White Boats in 1975 and has held several positions including the role as Vice-President of Engineering, Information Systems and Accounting in 1986. Promoted to President in 1993 and continues to lead Grady-White Boats in delivering the vision “Together, Delivering the Ultimate Boating Experience” to customers. Grady-White produces 18 to 33-foot premium, outboard powered, saltwater fishing boats.

Louis Chemi is EVP & Managing Director of the Recreational Marine Division at Navico, manufacturing and selling Lowrance, Simrad and B&G marine electronics. Louis has held roles in Sales and Product Management in the marine industry for his entire career.

President of Seastar Solutions since 2008 and with the organization since 2003 as the VP of Product Management - Marine. Prior to Teleflex, involved in the fiber optic business at JDS Uniphase and Hewlett Packard (Agilent Technologies ) in product management and sales roles. Product: Steering, shift and throttle, engine and drive replacement parts

President and Founder of Maverick Boat Company, Inc. Manufacturer of Maverick, Hewes, Pathfinder and Cobia boats. Involved in all aspects of running the company. Activities include saltwater fishing, diving and various other athletics such as soccer, tennis and road biking. Participates on the following boards/associations: BMD Board Member, NMMA Board Member, Chairman of Grow Boating, Inc., Past Chairman and present board member of Independent Boatbuilders Inc., (IBBI), Standards and Quality task force member for NMMA’s Grow Boating Initiative, 2003-2004.

Devitt has been in the marine industry for over 25 years starting as a dock tender for a small inland lake marina and later became a designer for Midwest Industries. Currently Vice President and Chief Product Officer for Midwest Industries, Inc. – manufacturer of the ShoreStation and ShoreLand’r product lines.

Harvey oversees Jeanneau sailboats, as well as Jeanneau’s powerboat operations. Also responsible for Prestige, brand, Glastron and Wellcraft, within his portfolio. Born and raised in France and having worked assignments around the globe, he resides in Jeanneau's location in Annapolis, Md.

Partner, Stellican Limited, a UK private equity investment firm that purchased Chris-Craft in 2000. Chris-Craft builds boats and yachts from 20 – 36 feet. Director of Riva Spa, the Italian boat builder from 1996-1999, while Riva was owned by Stellican. Riva builds boats and yachts from 33 – 80 feet. Prior to joining Stellican, Heese was President of Erico International Limited, a global construction products firm, and spent 15 years living in Asia, Australia and Western Europe. Heese holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a BS in Accounting from Tulane University, and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Regal Boats is a family owned business started in 1969 by Paul and Carol Kuck, Duane’s parents. Duane joined the Regal team in 1973 at the age of 18, learning every facet of the organization, from the ground up. He held several positions within the company, including Chief Operating Officer and Vice President. Since 1994, he has served in the role of President and CEO. He is currently on the board of The Beacon Foundation and formerly served on the board of the National Marine Manufacturers Association as an officer and director from 1993-1999, as well as vice-chairman from 1995-1997.

Regal Marine Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of luxury performance boats, including sportboats, cruisers and sport yachts ranging in size from 19 – 52 feet.

Volvo Penta’s Vice President of Marine Sales for North America. Kull leads the sales teams in the leisure marine and commercial marine segments throughout the North and Central America and the Caribbean. Marcia joined Volvo Penta in 2005 as Vice President and General Counsel and Special Assistant to the CEO holding several business roles until 2011, when she assumed her current position. Prior to Volvo Penta, she was Senior Vice President of Operations for Genmar Holdings, Inc., a Minneapolis-based holding company for 18 different recreational boat manufacturers. Earning her law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law, she also spent 11 years as a partner in a Minneapolis area trial law firm representing boat and engine manufacturers.

President for 10 years. Lifetime of involvement in the marine industry, including retail sales and service of new and used boats and R & D of OEM and aftermarket products.NorCross Marine Products, Inc.

Along with her husband Owen, founded Regulator Marine in 1988. She has been active in every aspect of the business and currently focuses on strategic leadership. Joan is active in her community and church serving as a former President of the Edenton-Chowan Chamber of Commerce and Senior Warden of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Named the 2003 Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year, Joan is proud to be a part of the marine industry.

Larry Meddock has been in the Water Sports Industry for over 40 years. He began his career in San Diego as the product manager for Cut’N Jump Water Skies, then went onto a brief stay in the motion picture industry as the technical director for a Walt Disney movie. From there Larry had a successful career at Correct Craft for 26 years concluding as Vice President.

After Larry’s retirement in 2004, he became the Executive Director of the Water Sports Industry Association. Through WSIA he became a member of The National Boating Safety Advisory Council. The WSIA formed the Water Sports Foundation in 2004, the educational arm of the WSIA. Larry is also a member of UL’s STP Committee on Life Jackets. The WSIA is an active member of NSBC and NASBLA. The WSIA produces three trade shows per year, one in Orlando Florida as part of Surf Expo, the Parasail Operators Symposium in St. Petersburg and The WSIA Summit. Larry enjoys building and flying RC airplanes and helicopters, playing tennis and riding his Harley in his off hours.

John Pfeifer is the President of Mercury Marine, based in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Mercury Marine, as part of the Brunswick Corporation, is the world’s leading manufacturer of marine propulsion systems.

Pfeifer joined Brunswick in 2006 as president of the Brunswick Asia Pacific Group, and in 2008 was appointed president of Brunswick Marine in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). In those roles, Pfeifer streamlined the Company's global marine businesses to drive enhanced levels of customer service and improved overall operating capability.

In 2012, Pfeifer was appointed vice president - global operations for Mercury Marine. In that position, he was responsible for all of Mercury's global operations, which combined material supply with manufacturing and distribution to enable a more streamlined and effective operations group. During his tenure, Mercury executed a multi-year manufacturing capacity expansion to better position the operation for growth and profitability.

Prior to joining Brunswick, Pfeifer most recently held executive positions with ITT Corporation and Milacron, Inc. He earned both a Bachelor of Arts in economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese language and culture at the University of Michigan.

Worked in the boating industry full time for over 30 years and has held a wide range of management positions, from marketing to manufacturing to executive management. Served on

numerous boating industry boards including the NMMA Board of Directors, a dealer/manufacturer agreement task force, and the ABYC Board of Directors. A very strong advocate of boating safety, is a charter board member of Boater 101 and on the Board of Directors for Marine University.

Previous tenure as President, Boston Whaler Group. Schiek has been with Brunswick Corporation for the past 19 years in various capacities of increasing responsibility. He is highly regarded for his product development and innovation leadership, his determination to exceed customer expectations, and his personal passion for boating. His broad management experience includes leading Brunswick’s fiberglass fish businesses, driving growth in the pontoon segment, and leading the strategy function for both Mercury and Boat Group venues. Tim has boated most of his life and was a nationally ranked water ski jumper as a teenager and continues to enjoy time on the water with his family.
His position also encompasses the Recreational Boat Group segment of Brunswick Corporation. In this capacity, he leverages his leadership skills and those of his management team to support Bayliner, in addition to Sea Ray and Meridian brands.

Tim has an undergraduate degree in Finance and received his MBA from Marquette University.

President and CEO of Smoker Craft since 2007. Smoker Craft manufactures aluminum fishing boats, pontoons, and fiberglass boats. Our brands include Smoker Craft, Starcraft, Sylvan, Sunchaser, American Angler, and Legend boats in Canada. We currently have plants in New Paris, Indiana and Stayton, Oregon. Activities include all types of fishing and outdoor activities. Currently a member of the following boards: Independent Boat Builders (IBBI), BMD Board Member, Early Learning Center Board and Smock Board Member.

President of the Yamaha Marine Group Company since May 2010. The Marine Group Company is a unit of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. and is located in Kennesaw, Ga.

As President, Speciale directs the Marine Group, including all U.S.-based marine activities and subsidiaries. He oversees Yamaha’s boat companies and subsidiaries, including Skeeter bass boats, G3 aluminum fishing boats and Precision Propeller Industries, Inc. Yamaha has approximately 2,000 marine dealers and is an OEM outboard supplier to 120 independent boat brands in the U.S.

Involved since childhood in his family’s marina and marine dealership, he joined Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. in 1987 with Yamaha Marine Parts and Accessories. Over the years at Yamaha Marine Group, Speciale held positions in marketing and promotions. Speciale left Yamaha in 1992 to serve as New Fishing Production Manager at Fenwick Fishing Tackle in Huntington Beach, Calif. He returned to Yamaha Marine in 1996 in strategic planning and financial operations. He was promoted to Vice President, Operations and Planning in 2005.

Products include Air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration, sanitation and power products. Also serving RVs, automotive, camping, retail and medical industries.

Responsible for the OEM marine sales in the Americas. Supports the marine products manufactured in the USA with our Sales Companies and external customers globally. Started in our Industry with Marine Development Corporation (Cruisair) when hired by Jere Crews in 1987, as an Application Engineer. MDC was later acquired by Taylor Made in 1999, who then sold to Dometic in 2003. I spent most of my career working in Sales out of Richmond, Va, followed by a 3 year assignment in Europe. Recently (this past August), I relocated back to our Pompano Beach, Fl facility.

Recently became CEO of Bertram L.L.C. Former President of the Edgewater Powerboats since1995. Oversees company sales and operational growth. Worked in sales and marketing positions in financial services and media including Motor Boating Magazine. Director of Volusia Manufacturer’s Association, IBBI and the NMMA. Lifetime boater.

Alain Villemure is vice-president and general manager of the Marine Propulsion Systems Division located in Sturtevant (United States).

Prior to his appointment, he was vice-president and general manager of the Vehicle Development and Manufacturing Operations division. Villemure also held various management positions in sales and marketing, engineering and operations for Bombardier's Recreational Products Group, where he started in 1995 in the Utility Vehicles division in Granby, Québec.

Before entering the powersports industry, he worked for two years for Pratt and Whitney Canada starting in 1993 leading the continuous improvement initiative, following a nine-year period with General Motors where he held a variety of engineering, production and material management positions.

Alain holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Université du Québec's École de technologie supérieure, in Montréal, Québec.